When I moved to Wisconsin long ago, I was told repeatedly and with conviction by generally informed people that Wisconsin state law requires offering a slice of cheese with apple pie. Here's a little story debunking that. It had surely never occurred to me that people would eat cheese with apple pie until I came here, but they really do. (I've had it but feel no need to do it again.)Image from here.
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Apple pie with cheese is one of the dishes that Southerners associate with "Yankees", meaning any American who isn't from the South.
Was the cheese you got sharp cheddar?
I grew up in New York state and cheddar with apple pie is very common there. Maybe not in restaurants, but certainly in homes.
"Apple pie without cheese is like a pinch without a squeeze." (English rhyme)
Adding cheese to an apple pie is an old English tradition, but one which is now seldom practiced on this side of the pond.
Wow, I had no idea. Thanks.
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